topic Re: Wifi issues in Broadband

Wifi issues

EEC — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:28:59 GMT

I don't have an internet connection. Sky tests say there are no issues with the broadband nor are there any issues with the wifi, but after re-booting the router, the 2nd and 4th lights are red. Any idea what I do now?

Re: Wifi issues

GD1 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:39:50 GMT

@EEC First thing to check is this link to see if there are any outages in your area:

https://www.sky.com/servicechecker

If there isn't try running the line test here:

https://www.sky.com/help/articles/broadband-diagnostic-start

You can also run the test via the MySky app on a mobile data connection.

After this has finished and if it reports back all is good click on broadband to run an updated test. If you get amber or red please follow the on screen instructions.

Please be aware that outages after midnight are usually down to maintenance, please see this pinned post https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/Important-Notice-Scheduled-Broadband-Maintenance/td-p/5151847#

If your ONT shows a Red Light please see this guide https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband-Talk/Can-t-connect-to-broadband-and-have-a-red-light-on-your-ONT/ba-p/5151861#

Re: Wifi issues

EEC — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:49:54 GMT

Thanks very much for replying. I ran the broadband checker another 5 times and it finally registered there's an issue with broadband external to my building.. I've booked an engineer. This problem seems to happen when we've had heavy rain for a few days in succession... ho hum.. They say it'll get fixed within 2 days... stunning.

Re: Wifi issues

Talkeyidah — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:07:38 GMT

Internet and voice lights are orange. I've rebooted several times but without success.

It took a while for the service checker to finally acknowledge a problem.

Re: Wifi issues

Daniel0210 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:28:45 GMT

@EEC wrote:

They say it'll get fixed within 2 days...

@EEC
Once aware Sky usually quote 2 WORKING DAYS as a potential fix time due to the service level agreement in the UK between ISPs and Openreach for fixing a fault. Openreach claim to be successful within that timeframe in about 85% of cases.

Some repairs take longer, for example when a pole or cabinet has been damaged or Openreach / City Fibre need to dig the road up (after getting permission from the local council).

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This link explains the Ofcom agreed auto compensation scheme which Sky operates for when there is a TOTAL loss of Sky Broadband or Sky Talk for UK customers.
https://www.sky.com/help/articles/auto-compensation

If you have a total loss of service and it isn’t fixed after two full WORKING days from when Sky are notified of the fault, you will become eligible for it.

From Ofcom’s website:~
If your broadband or landline service stops working, you will have to report the fault to your provider. If the service is not fixed after two full working days, you would not need to ask for compensation or contact your provider again, as your provider has systems in place that mean you will start receiving compensation automatically if the repair takes too long.

This auto compensation is applied 30 days after the fault has been repaired and will come in the form of a credit appearing on your Sky account (from 01/04/25 the new rates are £9.98 per day)

▫️There is no equivalent scheme in place for customers in the Republic of Ireland.
▫️There is no automatic compensation for TV services affected by a broadband problem.
▫️Sky broadband being discussed here is a domestic service therefore whilst it's fine for customers who work from home to use it for that purpose they won't receive additional or quicker support.